The breathtaking Nilgiris Hills, in Tamil Nadu, are home to the Mudumalai Sanctuary that’s surrounded by the Wayanad and Bandipur National Parks. While private vehicles are not allowed in the reserve area, you hop onto vans or jeeps for a tour of forest where you can possibly encounter Cheetal, Indian Gaur, Nilgiri Languar, tigers, elephants, and sloth bears.
Best time to visit: February to May, September to October
Distance from Bangalore: 245 km